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SpeakingB2 First (FCE) Exam Guide

14
minutes
4
questions
4
task type

Grammar, Vocabulary, Discourse Management, Pronunciation, Interactive Communication - 5 criteria.

Task Types

B2 First (FCE) Speaking

1

Interview

Introduction questions - 2 minutes

Strategies:

  • Give short but detailed answers
2

Long Turn

Compare two photos - 1 minute

Strategies:

  • Use comparison structures (both, while, whereas)
3

Collaborative Task

Discussion and decision making with partner - 3 minutes

Strategies:

  • Listen to and respond to your partner
4

Discussion

Questions related to Part 3 topic - 4 minutes

Strategies:

  • Justify your opinions
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Golden Tips

  • Make eye contact with your partner
  • Use stalling expressions to buy thinking time
  • Speak naturally and fluently
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Common Mistakes

  • Monologuing, not interacting with partner
  • Only describing in Part 2, not comparing
  • Giving very short answers

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